Saidan directs water companies to suspend seizure measures for unpaid bills

AMMAN — The seizure of the moveable and immoveable assets of people who have failed to pay their water bills will be suspended until a further notice.

Minister of Water and Irrigation Motasem Saidan on Monday instructed all water companies and departments to stop all seizure measures against subscribers who have unpaid water bills, until a further notice, noting that the decision was made to alleviate citizens’ burdens and keep water supply ongoing amid the pandemic.

The minister also highlighted the necessity of providing subscribers wishing to settle their obligations with all possible facilitations, the Jordan News agency, Petra, reported.